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Mike Robuck
Mike Robuck
1/26/2016 5:08:24 PM
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Smart City Forum
Here's the release. It's worth noting the members of the Smart City Forum leadership team. 

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DHagar
DHagar
1/26/2016 7:01:46 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
Mike, impressive vision and an excellent group to organize and advance Smarter City networks.  The vision from the attached TM Forum info. is most impressive and the applications they are focusing on appear to be key drivers for building digital networks and ecosystems that will make cities a more "active" player.

I believe this aligns with the White House's initiatives in Smart Cities and Connected Communities as well.

The Radio Show should be great.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
1/27/2016 3:38:13 AM
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Re: Smart City Forum
I am glad to see this continuing to move along.    Elements of it are already occurring.   For instance, here in South Orange County, cities have under the auspices of the County Transportation Commission undertake a traffic study to synchronize lights in order to increase efficiency in major streets.    "pockets" are also before us with pockets of "Wi-Fi" Access.    There will be resistance--but it goes to the broad issue of change at the heart of what our emerging community is--right? 

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DHagar
DHagar
1/27/2016 1:41:53 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
mpouraryan, exactly.  I believe it is generating new life in cities to be at the "intersection" of development and commerce as well as delivering public services.  Technology and connectedness gives them a unique role.  It is almost back to the future in that it could reinstate the community identity, but with a larger global connection.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
1/27/2016 1:57:36 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
The key is to make sure it is executed in a "smart' and "strategic" way.  Unfortunately so far the indications are contrary--maybe I am wrong.   But I remain hopeful.

 

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DHagar
DHagar
1/27/2016 2:06:04 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
mpouraryan, no I believe you are correct.  As with my other post, the key is to create value.  I see a long of effort in applying technology, but without design, data, and the changes required, all they are doing is "adding technology".

I believe there will be those who simply apply technology and wear the label of Smart City and then there will be cities who truly use the capabilities to gain insights, feedback, and transform their cities into effective viable cities.

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ms.akkineni
ms.akkineni
1/27/2016 9:00:22 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
@DHagar:

Absolutely and those later category would eventually end up as Smart Cities demonstrating all value added features. 

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DHagar
DHagar
1/28/2016 12:36:00 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
ms.akkineni, thank you.  Yes, this potential role for cities is exciting and, as you point out, it provides an entirely new network for technology.  It can become the backbone for the mix between public/private services - a missing piece that is greatly needed.

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msilbey
msilbey
1/27/2016 1:56:25 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
I was at a US Ignite event in DC last night, and the word is that municipalities are clamoring to be smart cities; so much so that some are willing to join US Ignite's smart city initiative even without funding. (as in, US Ignite has already allocated its government funding to select cities, and additional cities still want to join their process) This is a big land-grab time for technology companies wanting to embed themselves in smart city infrastructure. 

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DHagar
DHagar
1/27/2016 2:00:48 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
mouraryan, thanks for updated information.  I have been very familiar with the Smart Cities initiatives so those developments are amazing.  Encouraging as well.

Yes, digitizing cities can be a big market.  As with everything, the ability to add value from the technology will be the key.  Making cities viable, sustainable, and workable is a good measure of effective local government.  I also think it will encourage leading cities to collaborate on regional issues.

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ms.akkineni
ms.akkineni
1/27/2016 9:03:48 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
 

This is great to know that there is bunch of action going on. 100% agree with you about huge opportunity for technology companies to get into this big market. I am sure all technology providers are already eying into this.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
1/27/2016 3:44:04 AM
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Re: Smart City Forum
...As I also reflected upon this, my mind drifted to India as the Indian Prime Minister is on a World Wide quest to truly elevate all Indian Cities to be "smart cities".     I could not help but wonder whether the "global" mention encompasses what is going on in India.   

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ms.akkineni
ms.akkineni
1/27/2016 9:12:59 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
@mpouraryan:

You are right. Indian Govt also started Smart City initiative. But the conceptualisation of Smart City varies from city to city and country to country, depending on the level of development, willingness to change and reform, resources and aspirations of the city residents. A Smart City would have a different connotation in India than USA or Europe. Even in India, there is no one way of defining a Smart City. 

So the bench marks, metrics could be diffrent based on above mentioned criteria. 

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
1/27/2016 11:44:45 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum
I totally concur that local realities have to be taken into account--no question.  But certain overriding principles must not be compromised on_-at it's core an appreciation for enhancing the quality of life for all the residents.   That, to me, should be the core.

 

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ms.akkineni
ms.akkineni
1/28/2016 7:15:38 AM
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Re: Smart City Forum
@mpouraryan:

Ofcourse there is absolutely no denial on the point you made about Core Principle behind the initiative. There should never be any attempt that dilutes the basic principle. If so there is serious doubt about value add. And that obviously is not what we are envisioning.

Bottom line is to target at value added living standards comparing to whatever present standards for a city or country.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
1/28/2016 1:07:48 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
...As I was working away on my commitments to @DailyOutsider this morning, I reviewed updates from India on the cities that have "won" and will be part of the pilot.  Still trying to get my hands on it.   It is good to see the commitment on worldwide basis.    I could not help but wonder if in fact we had "smart cities", things like the #ZekaVirus could be better dealt with. 

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ms.akkineni
ms.akkineni
1/28/2016 4:48:57 PM
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 if in fact we had "smart cities", things like the #ZekaVirus could be better dealt with...

Interesting to know @mpouraryan.

This is not an impossible expecttaion I would say. We may be surprised to see some of the results.

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DHagar
DHagar
1/28/2016 5:30:57 PM
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mpouraryan, excellent thoughts!  It is encouraging and to see the commitments cities are making to move into this space.

Great question on the virus.  My opinion is that if you were able to share that information and identify the causes and exposure, it would certainly help to contain that.  The "Smart Cities" infrastructure provides that capability.  It is not only the technology but the information that supports cities in taking actions and being pro-active.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
1/29/2016 6:15:34 AM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
This is indeed where the beauty and wonder of technology can be the moral force for good.  From what I am reading up on it so far, it is a challenge--and I would argue the same would have held thru for Ebola that still seems to be a cause of grief and agony for Africa.

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DHagar
DHagar
1/29/2016 12:17:14 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
mpouraryan, very insightful thinking.  These are the true problems cities face and the things people care about.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
1/31/2016 1:56:46 AM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
Thank you @DHagar for your gracious thoughts over the ensuing days.   As a follow up to the thoughts on the fight we're faced with, another one that is not as prevalent as I see it is the Environment.   The images from Mumbai over the past 24 hours were horrific in my view--this is as other cities throughout India and the World have to contend with it all as well.   Maybe I'm stretching it a bit too much--but the possibilities can be limitless if we have the courage to embrace it.

 

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DHagar
DHagar
2/1/2016 1:26:46 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
mpouraryan, you are correct.  We cannot sustain cities unless we pay attention to the quality of life, as well as the economics.

I believe that is where "Smart Cities" comes in.  We have to align the goals so that cities are prosperous places to do business, necessary for tax revenues, and then collaborate with public/private partnerships to address the environmental issues - and then go a step further in transforming the systems to build both economic and environmental sustainability - which does require both successful enterpirse and effective local government.  Stopping short of that goal will not move us forward.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
2/1/2016 2:57:26 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
Happy February to you @DHagar and my fellow community members here in Telco Transformation!!!

"Smart Cities" is one of those initiatives that is exciting to read about and be witness to.  Beyond the immediate that you've underscored, the long-term is to sustain it especially as we're witness to changes that we're yet to truly understand--including Virtualization.   I  was reflecting upon it today sa I spent almost an hour reconstituting my own office Telecom Service.

Exciting times, though--no question...

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DHagar
DHagar
2/1/2016 4:17:08 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
mpouraryan, Happy February to you as well! Yes, these are exciting times. That's why staying connected (i.e., Telco Transformation) and up-to-date with the latest developments are key! (Note: Virtualization will further disrupt the status quo, in my opinion.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
2/1/2016 5:40:54 PM
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Re: Smart City Forum (Thank You !!)
The challenge is to make sure we don't overwhelm--by educating and in turn empowering while making sure that it is simple, to the point and effective.    Our deliberations here play, in my view, a crucial role. 

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DHagar
DHagar
2/1/2016 5:45:26 PM
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mpouraryan, in my mind that is true knowledge!  The ability to make the complex simple.  When we reach that point, we are truly educating.

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ms.akkineni
ms.akkineni
1/29/2016 10:35:50 AM
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It is not only the technology but the information that supports cities in taking actions and being pro-active

@DHagar:

Can't agree more with you. Being pro-active is the real key. Because it was West Nile, Ebola earlier Zika in present and we never know what would come up in future. We need to have right talent engaged that can think upward and come up with a pro-active plan in every aspect. Having right resources available is another key factor. Then infrastructure and technology would make that path practically feasible.

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DHagar
DHagar
1/29/2016 12:25:30 PM
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ms.akkineni, good points.  That's where I think the real opportunity lies in using how to translate that data into "smart" information that enables us to better manage, make decisions, predict and prepare for events.  We truly need to develop the skills and cultures to support the technology to enable this to evolve.

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mhhf1ve
mhhf1ve
1/27/2016 6:43:11 PM
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The new sharing economy...
> "ownership becomes less interesting and sharing assets when you need them are more interesting."

It'll be really interesting to see how "sharing economies" unfold with more efficient tools to get resources where they're needed when they're needed. Food waste estimates are incredibly high at nearly 40%, but if there could be a secondary market to eliminate or greatly reduce that waste, it would be amazing to put an end to hunger. 

We're sharing cars and rooms and bikes and gadgets now... what else can be re-distributed without an ownership model?

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clrmoney
clrmoney
2/1/2016 2:52:03 PM
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cars of the future
I think that be be differnt infrastructure of building cars thamn they are today. I think going into the future that there will be flying cars maybe and no longer need for the use for cars that require gas and oil. I heard that green algae can be replacecable for gas. I had seen that on television so there will be new invention.ideas for cars etc.

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DHagar
DHagar
2/1/2016 4:20:00 PM
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Re: cars of the future
@clrmoney, you raise interesting thoughts. With the technology capabilities now enabling self-driving autonomous cars, the ability to "lift" them off the road is not that much of a stretch of the imagination. It would certainly help with the issue of transportation and the limits of our existing transportation systems.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
2/1/2016 5:39:32 PM
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Re: cars of the future
It is part and parcel of the evolution we're witness to--no doubt.

The most important force has to be security--and it is ever so critical.

As I was "in community", I saw this cross my desk (and although a bit beyond our discourse here) it underscores how security has to be critical in any evolution as we look to 2016:

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/01/russian-magazine-cyber-attacked-and-fined-after-article-on-putins-daughter?&utm_source=currently&utm_medium=browser-extension&utm_campaign=chrome 

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DHagar
DHagar
2/1/2016 5:49:26 PM
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Re: cars of the future
mpouraryan, yes security is an essential foundation if we are going to "trust" automation.  Good points.

Interesting article - obviously his daughters are reaping the benefits of "connections".  That lack of transparency definitely affects the trust and confidence the public places in those networks - as you point out.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
2/2/2016 1:07:34 PM
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Re: cars of the future
What is clear is that it helps elevates the Community to a higher level of engagement.   Elements of it, as I noted, are already here--for instance some of the developments (including for instance what the folks at NextDoor are doing) are steps in it.  But, a comprehensive startegy is lacking--and that's where our responsibility is ever so critical to make sure we push this along as we have.  

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DHagar
DHagar
2/2/2016 1:34:49 PM
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Re: cars of the future
mpouraryan, it is a learning curve.  Along with Smart Cities and Cars of the Future capabilities, we are going to have to think, learn, and develop strategies (as you point out) that effectively implement these technologies and systems in order to fulfill their potential to optimize our efficiences and add to our quality of life.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
2/2/2016 1:49:45 PM
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Re: cars of the future
The challenge is to make sure the learning curve is simple, straightforward and yes cost effective enough to implement.   The problem is that it is not there yet-and we have to make sure we here help push the conversation as never before.

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DHagar
DHagar
2/2/2016 2:05:02 PM
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Re: cars of the future
mpouraryan, good points.  That's when true understanding takes place.  As you point out, we can help - information and knowledge are keys!

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
2/2/2016 4:10:01 PM
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DHagar
DHagar
2/2/2016 5:37:51 PM
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Re: cars of the future
mpouraryan, fascinating - great research!  The Isle of Man certainly provides the right setting, innovative environment, aligned laws, etc., to set up new transformations in transportation and other innovations.

Thanks for sharing!

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
2/2/2016 5:40:49 PM
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Re: cars of the future
Indeed--Also, on a side note, you've replicated your comments around 6 times.   

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Ariella
Ariella
2/18/2016 11:41:33 AM
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Re: sustainability
I suppose we all have our own idiosyncratic definitions. Take how sustainability and even the word "interesting"  is treated here: "Sustainability is making sure that you use this as a step into the new economy, where ownership becomes less interesting and sharing assets when you need them are more interesting." 

I get visions of the show Twenty Twelve in which they kept on drawing the demarcation between legacy and sustainability. However, sustainability was still treated and something to do with keeping the environment going rather than sharing assets necessarily. 

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dlr5288
dlr5288
2/22/2016 1:39:40 PM
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Re: sustainability
The whole idea of "sustainability" is obviously important in these new smart cities, but what I would like to focus on is the "livability" quaility here. It's very true that in order to make a city popular and successful there must be big and small businesses that do well.

On the other hand however, will people want to live in these cities? When it comes down to it people are what make cities. Not business or technology, but the citizens. I do think that people would flock to these "smart cities" at first, but I worry about the long-run. Will people really want to stay?

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